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Making it Count

The Urgency of Now: Life moves with relentless speed, like an arrow released from its bow. David understood this temporal nature when he prayed, "Show me, Lord, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is." — Psalm 39:4. We often live as if we have an endless supply of tomorrows, but in the Word we are soberly reminded that our life is "a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." — James 4:14. This isn't meant to discourage us but to instill a holy urgency in our hearts. When Jesus said, "As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work." — John 9:4. This wisdom isn't just about acknowledging life's brevity—it's about making each moment count for eternity. The ancient Romans had a saying, "Carpe diem" (seize the day), but as believers, we're called to something greater: to redeem the time because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:16). Don’t let days, months, or years slip by without acting on God’s call—use this brief life to make an eternal impact.

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Unseen

Throughout Scripture, we see God calling His chosen servants into periods of solitude. These aren't merely moments of rest, but crucibles of transformation where the unseen work of the Spirit takes place. Moses spent 40 years in the wilderness before leading the Israelites. David, though anointed as king, spent years in caves and wild places, penning psalms that would echo through eternity. Even Jesus, the Son of God, "often withdrew to lonely places and prayed" (Luke 5:16). Consider Elijah's experience on Mount Horeb. After his dramatic victory over the prophets of Baal, he fled in fear and discouragement. God didn't rebuke him but invited him to "Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord" (1 Kings 19:11). In the silence that followed the wind, earthquake, and fire, Elijah heard the "gentle whisper" of God, restoring his soul and redirecting his mission. These moments of solitude aren't about escaping responsibility, but about encountering God in the depths of our being. It's in these unseen places that we're stripped of pretense, faced with our true selves, and molded by the Master's hands. As the Psalmist declares, “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10. In our hyper-connected world, do we dare to disconnect, to seek the face of God in the quiet places? It's there, in the unseen, that our greatest victories are won.

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Adversity

In this fallen world, adversity is not just a possibility — it’s an inevitability. The rain falls on the just and the unjust alike, and trials come to all who draw breath. As we read in Ecclesiastes 9:2, “It is the same for all. There is one fate for the righteous and for the wicked; for the good, for the clean and for the unclean.” This truth may seem disheartening at first glance, but it carries within it a profound lesson.

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Time

How often do we find ourselves caught in the web of procrastination, pushing off tasks that weigh on our minds? This delay isn't just about missed deadlines or unfinished chores; it's a spiritual battle that robs us of our God-given purpose. The stress that gnaws at us isn't from the work itself, but from our inaction in the face of responsibility. Consider how swiftly our anxiety dissipates when we finally take that first step, make that call, or begin that project we've been avoiding. It's as if a burden lifts from our shoulders. This isn't coincidence; it's a reminder of our calling to be good stewards of our time and talents. The Bible speaks clearly about the dangers of procrastination. Proverbs 13:4 tells us, "The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied."

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Awakening

Spiritual Slumber: In our modern world, it’s easy to become entranced by daily routines and material pursuits. Many live in a state of spiritual slumber, unaware of the greater reality beyond our immediate perceptions. We rise, follow a routine, sleep, and repeat. In Ephesians we are told to wake from this spiritual sleep: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” — Ephesians 5:14. This call to awakening is not just for non-believers, but for Christians as well, who can easily become lulled into complacency by worldly cares. Jesus tells us, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” — John 3:3. This rebirth is a spiritual awakening and salvation, opening our eyes to the truth of God’s kingdom and eternal life in Him. 2 Corinthians elaborates on this transformation: “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” 

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Bowling Alley Salvation

Joseph, Jen, Tim and Will Lima, Peru – Late last night after a full day of meetings we came back to our hotel in Lima.  Joseph, our Peruvian man on the ground who has set everything up and translated for us digs into his pocket and pulls out his cell.   He starts talking Spanish and laughs and hangs up.  He looks at us and says, "That was a friend of mine who asked me if my uncle in Pucallpa was still a shaman."  We look at Joseph puzzled and ask, "Why does your friend need a shaman?"  Joseph then sucks in air in preparation to tell the story in one breath.

"Well my friend has a friend who owns a bowling alley near by and she found some witchcraft at her business.  When I say witchcraft, I mean there was a mutilated cat and some other things arrange around in obvious ways that someone has cursed her.  Since she found these things her business has closed.  She has taken ill.  And most of her friends have abandoned her.  She went to a local witchdoctor and they say there is nothing anyone can do for her… and that she will probably die this week.  She is very afraid.  So they want to go to Pucallpa and see my uncle who is a shaman."

"How far away is this bowling alley?" we ask inquisitively.

"About 1-minute walk." Joseph already knows what we are thinking and says, "I'll make the call."

Within a minute we are on our way to the alley, not knowing what we are walking into, but confident that God is going to do something great. (This is where your prayers have helped so much.  We could certainly feel the prayers of many as covering us and preparing the way as we set off for the bowling alley.  This all occurred at 7:40PM-9:20PM EST on 2-10-09.)

A larger man meets us on a corner and Joseph introduces us.  We are lead down a dark parking ramp and to a small opening in the steel bars.  We climb through.  Faint neon lights illuminate the parking garage then it opens up into a bar and we see the bowling alley.  It is empty and quiet. A young woman sits in a chair and walks about nervously trying not to show it.  Joseph introduces us. "This is Jen. Jen, this is Tim and Will."

"Mucho Gusto." We respond.

After a quick greeting we walk slowly to the bowling lanes.  The lanes are old and dilapidated.  Bowling balls lay loosely around and haphazard construction make the place feel condemned.  We are sure Jen feels the same way.

We ask Jen if we can pray for her.  She agrees, not know what will happen.  But before we pray we explain to her we do not pray in the name of a little demon, or a god of the forest, or sun, or anything that is of the earth, but that we pray in the name above all names.  The name of the King of Kings.  The name of the Son of God.  The name of Jesus.  She understands and nods her head.  We begin to pray.  We rebuke the demonic spirits and they flee.  We rebuke all fear and worry from her mind and it goes.  The Lord gives words of knowledge over Jen and she weeps.  We finish and then we ask.  "Do you see that the Lord is real?"

"Si….Si"

We then tell Jen about forgiveness of sins in Him.  The cross, the blood, the new life.  More tears.  Then we ask if she is ready to believe in Christ and invite Him to live inside of her.  She is ready.  A new birth happens right there in the pale lights of the bowling alley.

Jen speaks in Spanish and Joseph translates.  "She says she can feel no more weight or worry.  She feels peace and she could feel it as we prayed for her.  She says it's like a light has come inside of her."  Jen is shocked and overjoyed.  Happy to be rid of the witchcraft.  Happy to have healing.  Happy to have Jesus as her Lord.

We share more about church and Joseph tells her the next steps that he will help her with.  Life has begun in Him.

We have all experienced the power of God in similar ways and it is marvelous to see the power of the Holy Spirit work.  Please pray for our next journeys to the south and may the Lord bring more opportunities everyday.

In Him,

Tim and Will